SL-4 R/B(2) (25966)

COSPAR: 1999-062F | Alt Name: Ikar No. 6

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 22, 1999

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U-PVB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25966

International Designator

1999-062F

Decay Date

11/24/1999

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-4 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Ikar No. 6

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSNR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.

Physical Characteristics

Length

2.6

Diameter

2.7

Span

2.7

Dry Mass

820

Launch Mass

3164

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Ikar 50KS

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

PROGT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Ikar

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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